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What Would Happen If The Carrington Event Of 1859 Hit Again Today?: ‘Keeps Me Up At Night’

In 1859, a massive geomagnetic storm disrupted electrical signals, illuminated nighttime skies, and even sparked fires. If it were to happen today, the effects could be even more devastating.

By Braden Bjella • May 4, 2026

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What Would Happen If The Carrington Event Of 1859 Hit Again Today?: ‘Keeps Me Up At Night’

In 1859, a massive geomagnetic storm disrupted electrical signals, illuminated nighttime skies, and even sparked fires. If it were to happen today, the effects could be even more devastating.

By Braden Bjella • May 4, 2026

Power Line Construction In Germany Turns Up A 7,000-Year-Old Pit Filled With Beaver Remains

While preparing for power line construction in Alsleben, excavators happened upon a pit littered with orange teeth — which turned out to be a "garbage heap" of beaver carcasses dating back to the Stone Age.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 4, 2026

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Power Line Construction In Germany Turns Up A 7,000-Year-Old Pit Filled With Beaver Remains

While preparing for power line construction in Alsleben, excavators happened upon a pit littered with orange teeth — which turned out to be a "garbage heap" of beaver carcasses dating back to the Stone Age.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 4, 2026

Couple Has Lived in Georgia For Over A Year — They Still Don’t Know About The ‘Stone Stairs Of Death’

There are no reported deaths directly tied to Savannah's infamous "Stone Stairs of Death." However, they often prove to be hazardous, which is why these historic stairs are affixed with a bright yellow warning.

By Madeleine Peck Wagner • May 3, 2026

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Couple Has Lived in Georgia For Over A Year — They Still Don’t Know About The ‘Stone Stairs Of Death’

There are no reported deaths directly tied to Savannah's infamous "Stone Stairs of Death." However, they often prove to be hazardous, which is why these historic stairs are affixed with a bright yellow warning.

By Madeleine Peck Wagner • May 3, 2026

Did The Titanic Skip This Common ‘Good Luck Ritual’ Used On Ships?: ‘Doomed Before It Even Left The Dock’

The White Star Line chose not to christen the Titanic with champagne. Their reason for skipping the good luck ritual is not clearly known.

By Madeleine Peck Wagner • May 3, 2026

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Did The Titanic Skip This Common ‘Good Luck Ritual’ Used On Ships?: ‘Doomed Before It Even Left The Dock’

The White Star Line chose not to christen the Titanic with champagne. Their reason for skipping the good luck ritual is not clearly known.

By Madeleine Peck Wagner • May 3, 2026

Millennial Man’s Theory About The Missing Scientists Goes Viral. Then It Gets Weird For Him: ‘A Few Really Strange Things Have Started Happening To Me’

A recent string of deaths of prominent scientists has many wondering if there is a connection between them. Now, people who talk about this potential connection feel they’re being targeted.

By Braden Bjella • May 1, 2026

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Millennial Man’s Theory About The Missing Scientists Goes Viral. Then It Gets Weird For Him: ‘A Few Really Strange Things Have Started Happening To Me’

A recent string of deaths of prominent scientists has many wondering if there is a connection between them. Now, people who talk about this potential connection feel they’re being targeted.

By Braden Bjella • May 1, 2026

Astrogeology Student Walks Around Northern Arizona University. Then She Spots Something Underground — And Notices The Light Is On: ‘This Is Creepy’

A student at Northern Arizona University says she found an underground tunnel beneath campus. As it turns out, such tunnels have played a fascinating role in Flagstaff's history.

By Braden Bjella • May 1, 2026

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Astrogeology Student Walks Around Northern Arizona University. Then She Spots Something Underground — And Notices The Light Is On: ‘This Is Creepy’

A student at Northern Arizona University says she found an underground tunnel beneath campus. As it turns out, such tunnels have played a fascinating role in Flagstaff's history.

By Braden Bjella • May 1, 2026

‘The Detectors Never Stopped Beeping!’: Archaeologists In Norway Unearth The Largest Hoard Of Viking Coins Ever Found

So far, archaeologists have discovered 2,970 silver coins dating to between the 980s and 1040s that were minted under famous European rulers like Knut the Great, Æthelred the Unready, and Harald Hardrada.

By Cara Johnson • Apr 30, 2026

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‘The Detectors Never Stopped Beeping!’: Archaeologists In Norway Unearth The Largest Hoard Of Viking Coins Ever Found

So far, archaeologists have discovered 2,970 silver coins dating to between the 980s and 1040s that were minted under famous European rulers like Knut the Great, Æthelred the Unready, and Harald Hardrada.

By Cara Johnson • April 30, 2026

Researchers Just Used A.I. To Reconstruct The Face Of A Pompeii Victim For The First Time Ever

The man died shortly after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E., which destroyed the city of Pompeii and left its ruins frozen in time under a blanket of ash.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 29, 2026

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Researchers Just Used A.I. To Reconstruct The Face Of A Pompeii Victim For The First Time Ever

The man died shortly after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E., which destroyed the city of Pompeii and left its ruins frozen in time under a blanket of ash.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 29, 2026

A Millionaire Trophy Hunter Was Just Gored To Death By An Elephant While On A $40,000 Hunting Trip In Central Africa

Those who were close to Ernie Dosio — known for having a collection of stuffed trophies from elephant to lion to zebra — said they were at least happy that he died doing what he loved.

By Cara Johnson • Apr 28, 2026

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A Millionaire Trophy Hunter Was Just Gored To Death By An Elephant While On A $40,000 Hunting Trip In Central Africa

Those who were close to Ernie Dosio — known for having a collection of stuffed trophies from elephant to lion to zebra — said they were at least happy that he died doing what he loved.

By Cara Johnson • April 28, 2026

Archaeologists Exploring Ancient Greek Ruins In Libya Just Uncovered More Than 100 Game Boards That’d Been Carved Right Onto The City’s Surfaces

Found at the ruins of Ptolemais, these square boards marked with grooves in geometric patterns were likely used for games similar to checkers and tic-tac-toe.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 27, 2026

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Archaeologists Exploring Ancient Greek Ruins In Libya Just Uncovered More Than 100 Game Boards That’d Been Carved Right Onto The City’s Surfaces

Found at the ruins of Ptolemais, these square boards marked with grooves in geometric patterns were likely used for games similar to checkers and tic-tac-toe.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 27, 2026